Business Naming Examples“In today’s overcommunicated society, a say-nothing name isn’t good enough to cut it in the human mind. What you must look for is a name that begins the
positioning process.
Like Head & Shoulders shampoo, Intensive Care skin lotion, and Close-up toothpaste.” “RCA as a company, of course, is no longer with us. Even if your initials stand for something in the short term, as RCA’s
initials
did, you will generally weaken your company in the long term. Make no mistake about it. Initials make weak brand or company names.”
When you see the How-to-Branding.com Toolbox, it designates that the following content is a tool, exercise, or technique you can use to help develop your affordable brand strategy.7 questions to determine a good name: 1. Is it easy to spell? 2. Is it easy to say? 3. Is it original? 4. Is it universal? 5. Does it convey what your company does? 6. Is it memorable? 7. Can you grow with this name, or will it become obsolete? 
Examples of business names that communicate their brand promise: o Jiffy Lube o DieHard Batteries o Terminix Pest Control o Lean Cuisine o Powerade o Coppertone Tanning Lotion o Miracle-Gro o Ziploc o Home Depot o Foot Locker Click here for information about protecting your name with a trademark or registration. Return to Naming a Business page.
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